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What To See near Lisciano Niccone

Tuoro sul Trasimeno (7 Km)

Campo del Sole

Campo del sole is an impressive architectural ensemble, an open-air museum, unique in its kind, which is located in Punta Navaccia. Designed by the famous artist Pietro Cascella, the project was carried out on several occasions since the summer of 1985 to the autumn of 1989 and represent the figure of a large spiral made up of 27 columns-sculptures.

Tuoro sul Trasimeno (7 Km)

Centro di documentazione permanente su Annibale e la battaglia del Trasimeno

The Centre, inaugurated in the early months of 1996, brings together a permanent exhibition on the subject of Hannibal and the various theories about the Battle of Trasimeno.By utilising the various stopping-places along the route, it is possible to identify the areas where the confrontation took place, and to visit the "ustrina", the huge pits which Hannibal had dug to burn the corpses.

Tuoro sul Trasimeno (7 Km)

Chiesa di San Salvatore

The church of San Salvatore is a romanesque building dating from the twelfth century. It has a beautiful stone portal with reliefs depicting animals and plant decorations, dates from the second half of the twelfth century.

Tuoro sul Trasimeno (7 Km)

Castello Monte Gualandro

The Castle of Monte Gualandro, surrounded by pine trees, cypresses and olive trees, is located after the town of Tuoro, the last village before the border of Umbria and Tuscany. Built between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with inserts Etruscan and Roman, consists of four towers and a large door that leads to the east.

Tuoro sul Trasimeno (8 Km)

Isola Maggiore

Isola Maggiore is one of the three natural islands of Lake Trasimeno, with a perimeter of 2 km and a small town. A dense network of trails covers the entire island, unraveling through a scrub of different Mediterranean varieties.

Umbertide (13 Km)

Borgo Montemigiano

The Borgo di Montemigiano dates back to 1200 and was known initially in the papers as Monte Mezzano. During the 1950s it was abandoned and destined for slow degradation. Recently it has been renovated, you can visit both the castle and the ancient church with the medieval houses.

Umbertide (14 Km)

Castello di Polgeto

The Polgeto Castle was built around 1399 on the remains of a 12th century fort belonging to Biagio di Buto. At the request of the inhabitants, in 1399, the church of Madonna del Sasso and the church of San Lorenzo near the fortress were also built. Later the building was occupied by the Tuscans during the war between Urban VIII and the Florentines.

Castiglione del Lago (15 Km)

Rocca

The Rocca del Castiglione del Lago is a magnificent structure whose construction was started in the twelfth century. Its walls are polygonal in shape and is equipped with 4 towers. The peculiarity of the Rocca is the number three that is repeated on various occasions. As in the town where three squares live together, three main streets, three gates. The fortification was the most important structure of Lake Trasimeno.

Umbertide (15 Km)

Castello di Romeggio

The construction of the Romeggio Castle dates back to medieval times and is located on the road that leads to Preggio. There is not much left of the city walls, while the tower is still well preserved, which during the Second World War was the seat of an air observatory that indicated the arrival of Anglo-American planes.

Umbertide (16 Km)

Rocca di Umbertide

The Rocca di Umbertide was built between 1374 and 1389 on a project by Angeluccio di Ceccolo. The structure consists of a square tower over thirty meters high with thick and powerful walls. During the 18th century the fortress was used as a prison and was home to civil homes until the second half of the twentieth century.

Corciano (16 Km)

Castello Pieve del Vescovo

The Castle of Pieve del Vescovo was built at the end of the fourteenth century. At first, the building was a church built in memory of St. John the Baptist. In 1396 the parish church was transformed into a fortified castle. After a few years of abandonment, the castle was restored and dedicated to cultural activities.

Corciano (17 Km)

Raccolta Paleontologica

Corciano (18 Km)

Borgo medievale di Corciano

To visit: the Church has frescoes by Perugino and the old town with its narrow streets.

Perugia (18 Km)

Teatro della Sapienza

This small theater of 127 seats is located in the Palazzo della Sapienza of the '300, and even then there existed the stage and a gallery. Today we see it restored, embellishedby decorative painters Lemmo Rossi Scotti and Matteo Tassi.

Perugia (18 Km)

Monastero di Santa Agnese

The Monastery of Sant'Agnese is located in Perugia and was built in 1329 by the nuns of the Monastery of Boneggio. The interior of the building is enriched with paintings by several painters dating back to the 17th century. Outside the building we find the cloistered wheel.

Umbertide (19 Km)

Castello di Civitella Ranieri

The Castle of Civitella Ranieri dates back to 1078 and was the work of the brother of Duke Guglielmo di Monferrato, Raniero. The building was completed by the son of Raniero who built a citadel from which also derives the name of the castle “Civitella”. It is composed of round mighty towers and protruding arches repeated in the facade with related windows. The castle has two doors, one to the south and one to the north from which it is possible to access the structure.

Umbertide (20 Km)

Castello di Serra Partucci

The Castle of Serra Partucci was built around the twelfth century but was rebuilt in the 16th century after Lieutenant Giacomo Baglioni destroyed it in 1420. Its denomination comes from the first lord of Serra. Only in 1863 the territory became part of the Municipality of Umbertide, but the Castle, after being in a state of neglect for many years, is not currently open to visitors.

Other attractions in Lisciano Niccone

Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Pieve di Confine

The Church is located in the border between Perugia and Cortona, in the west part of the town of Tuoro sul Trasimeno. It is a romanesque building, of the XIth century, and nowadays is stil well preserved.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Montalto

The first information regarding the Castle of Montalto dates back to 1385. The fortress, important above all from a strategic point of view for the preservation of the current Umbertide, was built on a small green hill, and is equipped with an imposing tower that reigns over the Valley by Niccone. The castle is only 13 km away from Umbertide.

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Agriturismo Poggiobellavista

Castiglione del Lago (15 Km) - Via Lopi, 12 Frazione Badia

e-mail www +39759570026

On the hills surrounding lake Trasimeno is set a beautiful holiday resort: Agriturismo Poggio Bellavista, 7 spacious apartments with all comforts for a pleasant stay. The swimming pool, the game room and the open air fitness room are at your disposal, on the 30 hectares land one can walk or cycle with the farm's mountain bikes and a few kms away there is a riding ground. All the beautiful towns of Umbria are easy to reach.

MARIDIANA ALPACA COUNTRY HOUSES

Umbertide (10 Km) - Frazione Niccone 173

e-mail www +39759410776

Maridiana offers 2 beautiful stone houses , Il Casale and Casa Archi Farmhouses , both beautifully restored for an unforgettable vacation in the beautiful green of the Umbrian Upper Tiber Valley: art , food and wine , arts and crafts , nature and more ... we have the alpacas! Overlooking the beautiful Niccone Valley , on the border between Umbria and Tuscany , not far from Assisi and Perugia , our Vacation Rentals are the perfect choice for lovers of nature and eco-tourism , cultural, and religious tours, ideal for riders , hikers , bikers and families with children , as well as fans of engast

Locanda Poggioleone

Castiglione del Lago (20 Km) - Via Indipendenza 116/B, Località Pozzuolo

e-mail www +3975959519

Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine finding yourself in one of Italy’s most attractive areas, surrounded by the gentle slopes between Umbria and Tuscany. A short trip allows you to reach several splendid cultural cities, such as Florence, Siena, Perugia and Arezzo, along with dozens of picturesque towns. But, if you prefer, you can also opt for total relaxation, taking in the soft colours of the fields and olive trees, the fairytale-like atmosphere of the Trasimeno Lake and the genuine flavours of local wines and delicacies. You are being hosted in a wonderful inn with large rooms and delicate finishings in wood, terracotta and wrought iron. You can also cool off in an outdoor pool, surrounded by nature. Now stop dreaming, and open your eyes. You are at the Locanda Poggioleone: the dream has come true.